#Roxie Albertha Roker

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Roxie Albertha Roker (August 28, 1929 – December 2, 1995) was an American actress who portrayed Helen Willis on the CBS sitcom The Jeffersons (1975–1985), half of the first interracial couple to be shown on regular prime time television.[1] Roker is the mother of rock musician Lenny Kravitz and paternal grandmother of actress Zoë Kravitz.

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Today We Honor Roxie Roker

Roxie Albertha Roker was an amazing actress, and human being, famously known for playing Helen Willis on the hit sitcom “The Jeffersons.” You may also know Roxie Roker is the mother of the amazingly talented Lenny Kravitz.

Born in Miami, Florida; however, raised in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, Roxie Roker studied drama at Howard University along side Toni Morrison, actress Zaida Coles, stage director and playwright Shauneille Perry, and actor Graham Brown; all of whom were members of the university's theatre troupe, the Howard Players.

Her professional career with the Negro Ensemble Company was a huge success. She won an Obie Award in 1974 and was nominated for a Tony Award for her portrayal of Mattie Williams in The River Niger.

Roxie Roker was a reporter on WNEW-TV in New York in the 1970s and hosted a public affairs show for the station known as “Inside Bed-Stuy,” dealing with events in the Brooklyn neighborhood.

After having her breakout role as Helen Willis on hit sitcom “The Jeffersons,” she appeared in guest starring roles on many other hit shows from the 1970s through the 1990s, including "Stone in the River”, “Punky Brewster”, “Hangin' with Mr. Cooper”, “A Different World”, “Murder, She Wrote”, “The Love Boat”, “227”, “Fantasy Island”, and ABC Afterschool Specials.

Roxie Roker pushed boundaries and was known for being a children’s advocate, as a member of the Inter-Agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect. She was cited by the city of Los Angeles for her community work.

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Roxie Albertha Roker (August 28, 1929 – December 2, 1995) was an actress who portrayed Helen Willis on the sitcom The Jeffersons, half of the first interracial couple to be shown on regular prime-time television. She was the mother of rock musician Lenny Kravitz and the grandmother of actress Zoë Kravitz.

She was born in Miami. Her mother, Bessie Roker (née Mitchell), was from Georgia and worked as a domestic. Her father, Albert Roker, was a porter and a native of Andros, The Bahamas. She grew up in Brooklyn.

She began her professional career with the Negro Ensemble Company and became a successful stage actress. She won an Obie Award and was nominated for a Tony Award for her portrayal of Mattie Williams in The River Niger. She was a reporter on WNEW-TV in New York in the 1970s and hosted a public affairs show for the station known as Inside Bed-Stuy, dealing with events in the Brooklyn neighborhood. She appeared in guest-starring roles on many television shows, including “Stone in the River”, Punky Brewster, Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper, A Different World, Murder, She Wrote, The Love Boat, 227, Beat the Clock, Fantasy Island, and ABC Afterschool Specials. She had roles in the television miniseries Roots and the movie Claudine. She was a children’s advocate who was cited by the city of Los Angeles for her community work.

She graduated from Howard University, where she was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Weather anchor Al Roker and she were cousins. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence #alphakappaalpha

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Roxie Roker cause of death: What did Lenny Kravitz's mother Roxie Roker died of?

Roxie Roker cause of death: What did Lenny Kravitz’s mother Roxie Roker died of?

Roxie Albertha Roker was an American actress who portrayed Helen Willis on the CBS sitcom The Jeffersons, half of the first interracial couple to be shown on regular prime time television. Roxie Roker is the mother of rock musician Lenny Kravitz and paternal grandmother of actress Zoë Kravitz. Roxie Roker graduated from Howard University, where she was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and…

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What A beautiful photo and memory Lenny Kravitz shared of his Gorgeous mother the late actress Roxie Albertha Roker from who played Helen Willis on CBS sitcom The Jeffersons. ❤❤❤❤❤ @lennykravitz - Thank you for choosing me. Happy Mother's Day mama. #theslaymagazine #lennykravitz #rip #singer #songwriter #actor #actress #rih #happymothersday #helenwillis #breastcancer #thejeffersons #cbs #mother #son #memories #love #roxiealbertharoker @charlynichole

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Roxie Albertha Roker (August 28, 1929 – December 2, 1995) was an actress who portrayed Helen Willis on the sitcom The Jeffersons, half of the first interracial couple to be shown on regular prime time television. She was the mother of rock musician Lenny Kravitz and the grandmother of actress Zoë Kravitz. She was born in Miami. Her mother, Bessie Roker (née Mitchell), was from Georgia and worked as a domestic. Her father, Albert Roker, was a porter and a native of Andros, The Bahamas. She grew up in Brooklyn. She began her professional career with the Negro Ensemble Company and became a successful stage actress. She won an Obie Award and was nominated for a Tony Award for her portrayal of Mattie Williams in The River Niger. She was a reporter on WNEW-TV in New York in the 1970s and hosted a public affairs show for the station known as Inside Bed-Stuy, dealing with events in the Brooklyn neighborhood. She appeared in guest-starring roles on many television shows, including "Stone in the River", Punky Brewster, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, A Different World, Murder, She Wrote, The Love Boat, 227, Beat the Clock, Fantasy Island, and ABC Afterschool Specials. She had roles in the television miniseries Roots and the movie Claudine. She was a children’s advocate who was cited by the city of Los Angeles for her community work. She graduated from Howard University, where she was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Weather anchor Al Roker and she were second cousins. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence #alphakappaalpha https://www.instagram.com/p/ChzYW64r0L1h55SPXsMLwhpNMDJrPQGQaBg-pM0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Roxie Albertha Roker (August 28, 1929 – December 2, 1995) was an actress who portrayed Helen Willis on the sitcom The Jeffersons, half of the first interracial couple to be shown on regular prime time television. She was the mother of rock musician Lenny Kravitz and the grandmother of actress Zoë Kravitz. She began her professional career with the Negro Ensemble Company and became a successful stage actress. She won an Obie Award and was nominated for a Tony Award for her portrayal of Mattie Williams in The River Niger. She was a reporter on WNEW-TV in New York in the 1970s and hosted a public affairs show for the station known as Inside Bed-Stuy, dealing with events in the Brooklyn neighborhood. She appeared in guest-starring roles on many television shows, including "Stone in the River", Punky Brewster, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, A Different World, Murder, She Wrote, The Love Boat, 227, Beat the Clock, Fantasy Island, and ABC Afterschool Specials. She had roles in the television miniseries Roots and the movie Claudine. She was a children’s advocate who was cited by the city of Los Angeles for her community work. She graduated from Howard University, where she was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Weather anchor Al Roker and she were second cousins. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence #alphakappaalpha https://www.instagram.com/p/CTHlwORr1zac5ehgLjPadO2xLTa8_kf1Uhk58Y0/?utm_medium=tumblr